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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY HOME TEXTILE?

Great question! Caring for you textile the right way is so important and we'd love to help guide you in the best way to do just that. We categorize our care instructions by fiber and dye. Just look for the fiber of your textile and then the dye type to know how best to care for it.

FIBER

Cotton

We use two types of cotton: handwoven and khadi (handspun and handwoven). Both of them are strong, soft, long lasting fabrics! Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low or air dry to help prevent shrinkage and damage to the fibers. If you ever get a snag in the fabric, don't worry, just tie the threads together and cut the excess string.

Linen

Our sheet sets are made from flax linen which is naturally anti-microbial and only gets softer with each wash. To best care for your linen, wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle using mild detergents. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low. Linen is naturally soft and wrinkles, but if you want, iron on the milder linen setting. 

Wool Felt

Felt is made by essentially tangling wool fibers together, they get hooked and shrink down into a dense, durable textile. This process uses hot water and agitation to transform the fibers, and so it's good to avoid hot temperatures and vigorous scrubbing while cleaning. We recommend hand washing with a mild detergent or spot cleaning with a damp cotton rag, and air dry it flat.

Palm Fronds

Our baskets are left completely natural and without any chemical sealants. To kep them looking great, you can use a damp cloth or spray bottle to apply a diluted vinegar rinse from time to time. If necessary baskets can be washed with a stiff brush and dried thoroughly in the sunshine.

 

DYE

Natural Dyes

For the first few washes, it's a good practice to wash your naturally-dyed textiles separately. After that, they can be washed with like-colors. Be careful to avoid bleach and strong detergents that will damage the fiber and alter the color. Some gentle fading over time is to be expected for natural dyes.

Follow these steps to keep your textiles looking bright and beautiful:

      • gentle wash cycle in cold water
      • mild detergent
      • air dry in shade
      • limit exposure to direct sunlight
      • medium-hot iron if needed
A few things to know about indigo

In the beginning, indigo is prone to crocking, meaning that it can rub off onto surfaces (anyone end up with blue skin after wearing a new pair of blue jeans?). So, be mindful of where you're placing your brand new textiles. After a couple washes this stops happening, and it actually refreshes the color to be run through the wash from time to time.

 

RUGS

We recommend shaking it out regularly and spot cleaning as necessary. If your rug has a crease when you first open it, place a cloth over it and iron it until the crease is gone. Another great option is to use a steamer to get the crease out. Consider using a rug pad to protect your light-colored floors.

      • gentle cycle in cold water
      • mild detergent
      • air dry in shade
      • limit exposure to direct sunlight
      • medium hot iron if required